Medium Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Hallmark•Leavenworth, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medium Production Operator works through the Leavenworth Production Center and may be assigned to multiple departments. The role sets up and operates a variety of medium presses that add processes to or manipulate roll wrap and other products. Machinery varies by age, manufacturer, and type, and press performance may be affected by multiple variables. The operator performs make-ready work and press adjustments for processes such as cutting, flitter, laminating, virko, rewinding, and rolling. The position may involve rewind operations, determining press speed, operating multiple presses, and working with a team on presses requiring similar skills. Operators may also use computers to convert information to plates. This position is based in Leavenworth, Kansas, and relocation is not provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Starting pay is $26.20 per hour, plus a $1.25 per-hour second-shift differential, for a total starting rate of $27.45 per hour. The position is eligible for increases of $0.80 per hour every six months until reaching the pay-band maximum of $30.80 per hour, plus shift differential. The role requires attention to detail and above-average math skills to maintain tolerances for counter measurements and alignments. Operators troubleshoot equipment, perform quality checks, and address process variances using tools such as shears, saws, grinders, and micrometers. They must demonstrate urgency in meeting cycle times and customer service expectations. The work involves exposure to excessive heat and hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, including handling reclaimed ink or solvents as hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations. Employees are expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within the job classification.

Requirements

Successful experience in internal 37 Packaging Operator or 38 Press Operator classifications, or equivalent external machine-operator experience.
Ability to grasp, lift, and carry products weighing up to 30 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally.
Ability to pass a color perception test.
Ability to constantly stand and/or walk.
Ability to frequently reach, twist, bend, perform repetitive hand/wrist motions, and use fine motor skills.
Ability to work occasionally at or above shoulder level.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to work in an environment with exposure to excessive heat and hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
Ability to meet internal applicant eligibility conditions, when applicable: satisfactory or better attendance during the rolling 12 months before the posting closes; required time in the current job depending on role; and no disqualifying corrective records in the preceding six months.

Nice To Haves

Good math skills, including percentages, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Good written and oral communication skills and ability to learn and retain knowledge.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures.
Ability to work as a team member and under pressure to meet or exceed production requirements.
Good planning and organizational skills to set up the work area and manage workflow.

Responsibilities

Perform make-ready procedures and press adjustments on several presses with similar skill sets.
Set up and operate medium presses and various types of tooling machinery.
Troubleshoot press issues and performance, perform quality checks, and maintain or correct process variances.
Perform rewind operations and determine press speed as required.
Operate multiple presses or run several similar presses in a team environment as required.
Use computers to convert information to plates as required.
Perform Quality System checks, including preflight and sampling plans, and remove salvage or spoilage.
Record production, shipping, and/or spoilage information in the SAP application.
Complete regular press maintenance and cleaning, including TPM/MIRCs, and perform general maintenance as needed.
Perform proper equipment startup and shutdown procedures.
Transport and handle reclaimed ink, solvents, and other hazardous waste in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Follow detailed layouts to set up presses to cut specified dimensions.
Pack finished stock in boxes, label cartons, and place cartons on skids, or place stock on skids and label it.
Become certified to operate power lift equipment and a skid inverting machine.
Use good safety practices and maintain urgency in meeting cycle times and customer service expectations.
Learn and perform multiple assignments within the job classification.